Slaty Vireo
Slaty Vireo
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The Slaty Vireo is a rather plain Neotropical songbird characterized by its overall slaty-grey plumage, often with a subtle white eye-ring. It is a secretive and active insectivore of arid montane habitats.
Where to spot
Endemic to the highlands of southern Mexico (Oaxaca and Guerrero). It inhabits arid scrub, thorn forests, and pine-oak woodlands.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, somewhat raspy or scratchy vireo song, which differs from many other vireos. Look for its uniform slaty plumage as it moves through dense, often thorny, vegetation.
When to spot
Active year-round in its resident subtropical montane habitat. Most vocal during the breeding season. Best observed in the early mornings.
Where to spot
Endemic to the highlands of southern Mexico (Oaxaca and Guerrero). It inhabits arid scrub, thorn forests, and pine-oak woodlands.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, somewhat raspy or scratchy vireo song, which differs from many other vireos. Look for its uniform slaty plumage as it moves through dense, often thorny, vegetation.
When to spot
Active year-round in its resident subtropical montane habitat. Most vocal during the breeding season. Best observed in the early mornings.
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The 'brevipennis' in its scientific name refers to its 'short wings,' a morphological feature that can sometimes correlate with sedentary or less migratory behavior.
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